Mushroom & Broccoli “Rice” Bowl

Mushroom & Broccoli “Rice” Bowl

Broccoli as rice? You bet! And with the amount of flavor you’ll taste from this bowl you won’t even realize you’re not eating white rice! This is a great low-carb option or when you have another carb choice – like chickpeas or chocolate – in mind at the same pit stop. Broccoli contains a long-lasting antioxidant, glucoraphanin, that helps support your body’s natural detox system. Looking to improve your health? Discover our BNP Health Memberships for personalized nutrition and lifestyle support.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 small head broccoli florets
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 5-6 oz. shiitake mushrooms cleaned & sliced
  • ¼ avocado sliced
  • ½ cup hemp seeds
  • tahini dressing see recipe below
  • Additional protein toppings per serving: swap out hemp seeds for 1 egg or 3 egg whites or 2 serving beef, bison/buffalo, chicken, fish, lamb, shellfish, turkey.

Ingredients - Tahini Dressing:

  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 medium clove garlic minced
  • ¼ cup raw tahini
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ~1/2 tsp. sea salt more to taste
  • 3 Tbsp. warm water (for thinning)

Instructions
 

Directions

  • 1). Place broccoli florets in a food processor and pulse until broccoli resembles a rice-like texture.
  • 2). In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Add 2 cloves garlic and sauté for ~1-2 minutes. Add broccoli and sauté for ~2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside in a bowl.
  • 3). Using the same skillet, add 1 Tbsp. of olive oil. Sauté remaining minced garlic with oil. Add mushrooms and sauté for ~3-5 minutes until golden. Remove from heat.
  • 4). Divide broccoli between bowls. Add mushrooms and avocado. Top with hemp seeds and tahini dressing.

Directions - Tahini Dressing:

  • Whisk together ingredients or add to a high-speed blender and thin with warm water as needed.
Keyword broccoli, mushroom, rice bowl